A new memoir details allegations of institutional bullying and abuses of power within the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Studies (NIPSS) [1].

The account highlights systemic issues within the professional body, suggesting that the experiences described reflect broader patterns of dysfunction in Nigerian professional life [1].

The work, authored by Abashi Rahab and Ibrahim Happiness, focuses on the dynamics between different designations within the institute [1]. The authors use their experiences to critique how institutional bullying operates, framing the narrative as a struggle for autonomy and respect against those in positions of authority [1].

According to the text, the memoir serves as a case study in how such bullying manifests in Nigerian professional environments [1]. The authors specifically address the tension surrounding the MNI and MNIPR designations, titled in their work as "MNI versus MNIPR in NIPSS: Tackling Institutional Bullying" [1].

Yushau A. Shuaib is also identified in connection with the account of these institutional challenges [1]. The authors said the memoir aims to expose the mechanisms of power that allow bullying to persist within the institute [1].

These allegations point to ongoing issues within NIPSS regarding how professional standards, and interpersonal conduct, are managed [1]. The authors said the goal of the publication is to spark a critique of the current institutional culture to prevent further abuses [1].

“MNI versus MNIPR in NIPSS: Tackling Institutional Bullying”

This account suggests a significant internal rift within one of Nigeria's professional training institutes. By framing the conflict through the lens of 'institutional bullying,' the authors are shifting the conversation from simple professional disagreement to a critique of systemic power imbalances and professional ethics in Nigerian public service and relations.